Water Quality in Wallace, ID (83873)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 83873.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 11 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,569

Population

21

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

E Shoshone County Water Dist Wallace

Surface water 2,388 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

E Shoshone County Water Dist Mullan

Surface water 840 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lookout Pass Ski Area

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 600 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

East Shoshone County Water Dist Wallace

Surface water 440 people served
0 violations

Woodland Park Water Assn Inc

Purchased surface water 300 people served
0 violations

Galena Mine Water System

2 health-based
Surface water 250 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gene Day Park Shoshone County

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Coeur Silver Valley

Groundwater 167 people served
0 violations

Shoshone Base Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 96 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hecla Star

Surface water 80 people served
0 violations

Lopers Trailer Park

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

E Shoshone County Water Dist Burke

Surface water 45 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ken Sullivan

Surface water 30 people served
0 violations

Cedar Village Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hecla Mining Gem Labs

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Eagles Nest Tavern

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Prichard Tavern

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hecla Mining Co. - Gem #1

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

G&G Riverstop

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Upriver Steak House

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Golden Beaver

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

6 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Wallace (83873) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 72th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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